St. Pete Clearwater Airport and Tampa Airport

Local airports make it easy to reach domestic and international destinations and, while you're waiting to board your plane, eat and shop to your heart's content.

The St. Petersburg/Clearwater area is served by two international airports (St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport and Tampa Airport) and two general aviation airports, making flying in and out simple. With more than 30 airlines to accommodate your schedule, competitive rates and efficient facilities packed with amenities, our airports are worthy gatekeepers to paradise.

St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)

The St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport puts you minutes away from the beaches and provides lower fares and smaller crowds. PIE is easy to use, convenient, customer friendly, and combined with a comfortable, tropical decor creates a relaxing travel experience.

Shopping & Dining

Located on the second level of the airport, the Sam Adams Grille offers views of Tampa Bay and airport activity and features an American bistro menu serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A full-service sit-down dining room features specialty sandwiches, steaks and seafood. Sam Adams Pub, also located on the 2nd floor, offers full bar service to patrons 21 years of age and older. The Tampa Bay Café and Bar is located past security in the Departure Gate 2-6 passenger hold rooms. Deli sandwiches, paninis, and wraps are prepared to order, and a convenient "grab and go" selection is available for on-board enjoyment. Shell Key Café, in Departure Gates 7-10, offers fresh coffee, pastries, breakfast/deli sandwiches, and salads. The Stellar Gift Shop offers Souvenirs from Tampa Bay Area attractions and convenient travel items.

Services & Amenities

The airport offers free Wi-fi, a Visitor Information Center in the Baggage Claim area that can help you plan your visit, wheelchairs and handicapped assistance from curbside; an ATM in the concourse outside Ticketing A and the west end of Baggage Claim and a Florida Currency Exchange for international travelers.

Airlines that serve St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport

Tampa International Airport (TPA)

Recently ranked by Conde Nast as the seventh-best airport worldwide, Tampa International Airport provides numerous airlines and flights to choose from and convenient shuttles from the gates to the landside terminal. The airport is 30-45 minutes from beachfront accommodations.

Shopping & Dining

The Landside Building of the airport offers up multiple chain eateries as well as Baja Fresh, Brioche Doree and Zia's. Opening at 5:30 a.m., the latter will let you grab an early morning snack or breakfast. Get a delicious Italian meal at Carraba's Italian Grill or a drink at First Flight Wine Bar by Mise En Place. TPA's Tampa Galleria is the place to go for good reads, fine gifts and clothing. Options include: Author's bookstore, Ron Jon Surf Shop, Sunglass International, Swarovski and Bijoux Terner for fashion accessories and jewelry.

Services & Accommodations

Head for the Tampa On-Airport Marriott Hotel for lodging (and more cafe, lounge and coffee outlets). Or iron out physical kinks with a massage at Rick's Touch Massage & Bodywork. The shopping choices in the Marriot Shoppping Arcade are abundant; and you'll also find a SunTrust Bank and UPS Store there. Ground Transportation options include airport limos (shared rides), taxis and buses as well as a full array of car rental companies located both at the airport (Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, National and Thrifty don't require shuttle bus service to vehicles) and off airport.